Disney announces release date for upcoming film 'Moana'

Cue eager waiting for the new 'Let It Go'.

REJOICE Disney fans (so everyone, let's be honest here). Disney have announced today that a new movie IS on its way, and that it will debut in late 2016. Bit of a wait, but we think it'll be worth it.

Moana will follow a young Polynesian teen who sails around in search of a mysterious island, encountering lots of danger, magical sea creatures, and a demi-God. No big deal. It will all be CG-animated, natch, and most likely breathtakingly so, judging from the concept art unveiled today (above).

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It's being made by Clements and Musker, who previously created The Little Mermaid (experience with the sea, then) and The Princess and the Frog. Musker said in a statement that the protagonist, Moana, is "indomitable, passionate and a dreamer with a unique connection to the ocean itself", which sounds totally bad-ass. It's also very cool and important that Moana is not blonde haired and blue eyed, as the last few Disney princesses have been.

No word yet on any celebs lending their voices to the film, or any other details, but Musker does say that Moana is "the kind of character we all root for", and that they "can't wait to introduce her to audiences", and so, needless to say, we are EXCITED.

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